NBS G6PD Deficiency, Dried Blood Spot

The NBS G6PD deficiency test screens newborns for glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. This condition can lead to hemolytic anemia, and early diagnosis helps prevent triggers.

Also known asNBS G6PD Deficiency NBS G6PD Deficiency

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

1 parameters

Earliest reports in

Next Day

Test details

NBS G6PD Deficiency, Dried Blood Spot Test in Aliganj Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
NBS G6PD Deficiency, Dried Blood Spot includes 1 parameter

  • Glucose-6-phosphate Dehydrogenase
Frequently Asked Questions

The neonatal screening G6PD test identifies glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, a genetic disorder that can cause hemolytic anemia.

It is routinely recommended for newborns in regions with a high prevalence of G6PD deficiency or a family history of the condition.

A heel-prick blood sample is analyzed using enzymatic or molecular methods to assess G6PD activity.

  • Low G6PD levels: Suggest G6PD deficiency.
  • Normal G6PD levels: Indicate no deficiency.

Test code

3321

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
Blood SpotNeoNatal Cards1

Specimen stability information

Blood Spot

Collection instructions

Complete CLINICAL HISTORY form including birth date & birth time.(Dried Blood spot should be ideally collected within 2nd and 5th day of life after birth).Avoid touching and smearing of the blood spots.The dried blood specimen should be transported or mailed to the laboratory as soon as they are dry (Minimum of 3 Hrs.) and no later than 24 hrs after collection.

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Monday,Thursday TIME - 10:30

Turn around time

Next Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Eia-neonatal

CPT and Loinc codes

NBS G6PD Deficiency, Dried Blood Spot

450

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